Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Associate, Ankara, Türkiye

General

Description of assignment title: Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Associate

Assignment country: Türkiye

Duty stations: Ankara

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/12/2026

Duration: 12 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality education

Host entity: UNICEF

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF works to protect the rights of children and adolescents. UNICEF's programme focuses on the needs of the most vulnerable children in the areas of education, child protection, health care, social policy, adolescents and youth, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Context:

• UNICEF is seeking a motivated and committed International UN Volunteer to support its work on adolescent and youth development in Türkiye, a country home to more than 13 million young people. Young people today need to be equipped with essential skills and provided with meaningful opportunities for participation and civic engagement to ensure a healthy, confident, and successful transition into adulthood. Investing in adolescents and young people not only strengthens their individual well-being and future prospects but also contributes to Türkiye's long-term social and economic development.
• Within this context, the UNICEF Türkiye Country Office Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Section works closely with government institutions, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and—most importantly—young people themselves. The section implements pro-grammes that strengthen systems enabling more adolescents and young people, including refu-gees, to access opportunities for personal development, participation, and civic engagement. Cen-tral to this approach is collaboration and co-creation with young people, ensuring that solutions are inclusive and relevant for young people. This UNV role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change for adolescents and young people while working in a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven environment.

Task description:

• The UN Volunteer will be part of the Adolescent Development and Participation Section at the UNICEF Türkiye Country Office. The position supports initiatives that strengthen systems enabling adolescents and young people—including refugees—to access opportunities for personal development, participation, and civic engagement. Under the direct supervision of ADAP Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support coordination with key partners, including government counterparts, civil society organizations, youth platforms, private sector actors, and UN agencies
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, including documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and youth-led approaches
• Support internal and external reporting, presentations, and communication materials for the ADAP Section
• Support the implementation of volunteerism initiatives for adolescents and young people, in collaboration with partners and youth groups
• Provide support to capacity-building initiatives for youth councils, networks, and platforms at national and local levels
• Support youth-led initiatives and campaigns on key thematic priorities, including climate change, environmental sustainability, and social innovation
• Support organization of key events, including youth themed events during COP31
• Assist data management of ADAP activity reporting, in collaboration with key partner institutions
• During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check‑ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply:
• - Candidates must be Korean nationals. Fluency in Korean is required.
• - Candidates must be between 22 and 29 years of age at the time of application.
• - Candidates who have already served as UN Youth Volunteer funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University Volunteers are eligible).
• - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the end of contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts.
• - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' field when filling in the application form.
• - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19 July 2026
• +++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator +++

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 1 month

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international development, youth studies, environmental studies, or any relevant field.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated interest or experience (up to 3 years) in following areas :
• Strong understanding of child rights frameworks and global and national youth agendas
• Experience working with youth-led organizations, civil society, or development partners is an asset
• Experience supporting or engaging in youth-led initiatives on climate change, environ-mental sustainability, social cohesion or social innovation is an asset
• Skills in:
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners, including adolescents and young people
• Excellent writing, documentation, visualization and analytical skills
• Data management and basic data analysis skills (e.g. organizing datasets, tracking indicators, supporting reporting) are considered an asset
• Commitment to youth participation, volunteerism, equity, inclusion, and UNICEF's values and principles

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Development programmes, Education

Driving license:

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